IoP Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026: 01 Junior Administrative Officer – Apply Offline @ iopb.res.in

The Institute of Physics (IoP), Bhubaneswar — an autonomous grant-in-aid research institution under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India — has invited applications from eligible and experienced candidates for the appointment of 01 (One) Junior Administrative Officer (JAO) — Unreserved (UR) category — through direct recruitment. The last date for receipt of completed offline applications is 20 October 2026.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Age relaxation is admissible to internal candidates of the Institute and to eligible categories as per Government of India / DAE norms, as amended from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Junior Administrative Officer (JAO)

• Educational Qualification: Graduate with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university.
• Essential Experience: 10 years of work experience in Central Government, State Government, PSU, or Autonomous Bodies in the field of administration, with knowledge of Government orders and Rules on service matters.
• Sub-Level Experience Requirement: Out of the total 10 years, at least 03 years should be at Level 7 or above in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix / pre-revised Grade Pay of Rs. 4,600/- and above.
• Desirable Experience: Administration in Central/State Government, PSU, Autonomous Body, or academic/research institution covering areas such as establishment and service matters; recruitment, promotion and reservation; stores and purchase including e-procurement/GeM; stores and inventory management; asset register maintenance; General Financial Rules (GFR); accounts and administrative finance; audit matters; RTI; vigilance and disciplinary matters; e-office/e-governance; and implementation of Government/DAE rules. Administration of a scientific, academic or research institution will be highly desirable.

Eligibility with respect to age, educational qualification, and experience shall be determined as on the last date for receipt of applications (20 October 2026).

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection process for the Junior Administrative Officer (JAO) post at IoP Bhubaneswar involves the following stages:

1. Written Examination: Candidates will appear for a written examination to test administrative competency and domain knowledge.
2. APAR / ACR Perusal: Where applicable, Annual Confidential Reports of candidates will be reviewed by the Standing Selection Committee.
3. Interview / Viva Voce: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview before a Standing Selection Committee constituted by the Head of the Institute.

Screening Clause: The Institute reserves the right to shortlist candidates in accordance with the applicable Recruitment Rules. Mere fulfilment of the prescribed qualifications and experience shall not confer any right upon a candidate to be called for the written examination/interview or for selection.

No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the written examination or interview.

Probation: The selected candidate will be on probation for one year, subject to applicable rules.

Application through Proper Channel: Candidates presently employed in Central/State Government, PSU, Autonomous Bodies, or Government-funded institutions should apply through proper channel, as applicable. An advance copy may be submitted within the prescribed time.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

Candidates must send their application along with self-attested copies of the following documents to the Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar:

• Application form downloaded and filled from the IoP Bhubaneswar official website
• Self-attested copies of certificates in support of educational qualifications (Graduate with minimum 50% marks)
• Experience certificates on official letterhead from Central/State Government/PSU/Autonomous Body (10 years in administration; 3 years at Level 7+)
• Self-attested copies of APARs for the preceding three years (for government-employed candidates) or 'Not Applicable' where APARs are not maintained by the employing organisation
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable for age relaxation)
• Matriculation / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• Two recent passport-size photographs and Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)

Envelope Superscription: The envelope containing the application must be clearly superscribed with: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF JUNIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (JAO)"

Address for Submission:
Institute of Physics (IoP),
Old Sainik School Road, Vani Vihar,
Bhubaneswar – 751005, Odisha

Download IoP Bhubaneswar JAO Official Notification PDF

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